ict exam p2

Which data analysis technique is used to identify patterns or relationships in data through machine learning algorithms?

• regression analysis

• t-test

• inferential statistics

• clustering analysis

• descriptive statistics

Which of the following devices is commonly used to connect multiple computers in a local area network (LAN)?

• router

• firewall

• switch

• modem

• hub

What does the acronym "LAN" stand for in the context of computer networks?

• local access network

• longitudinal area network

• local area network

• large area network

• landline area network

Which networking protocol is commonly used for sending and receiving emails?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

• UDP

• TCP/IP

What is the primary purpose of a modem in a telecommunications system?

• to convert digital data to analog signals for transmission over telephone lines

• to provide wireless internet access

Which networking protocol is used to retrieve web pages from the World Wide Web?

• HTML

• FTP

• HTTP

• TCP/IP

• POP3

What does "ISP" stand for in the context of networks and telecommunications?

• interconnected switching platform

• internet speed protocol

• international security protocol

• integrated system processor

• internet service provider

Which network protocol is commonly used for sending and receiving emails?

• FTP

• TCP/IP

• HTTP

• POP3

• SMTP

In telecommunications, what is the term for the modulation technique that allows digital data to be transmitted over analog telephone lines?

• T1 line

• microwave transmission

• fiber optics

• modem

What technology is used to transmit data wirelessly over short distances between devices such as smartphones and headphones?

• ethernet

• satellite communication

• DSL

• fiber optics

• Bluetooth